Psychological Reaction to Trauma

[Psychological trauma in children].

Psychological factors that predict reaction to abortion.

Investigated demographic and psychological factors related to positive or negative reactions to legal abortions performed during the first trimester of pregnancy in 62 females in an urban southern community. Results suggest that the social context and the degree of support from a series of significant persons rather than demographic variables were most predictive of a positive reaction.

Psychological trauma and schizotypal symptoms.

In a sample of 75 women recruited from the community, we measured trauma/maltreatment history and symptoms of schizotypal personality disorder, using both questionnaire and interview measures. As hypothesized, individuals with histories of trauma/maltreatment had elevated levels of schizotypal symptoms. Among types of trauma/maltreatment, reported childhood neglect was especially strongly assoc...

Burnt into memory - Psychological trauma

As you read this, 35 million humans in various parts of the world are fleeing from war. Their daily lives are severely affected by the psychological consequences of traumatic stress. Today’s military actions no longer resemble those of wars long ago, in which one country’s army fought the governmental forces of another. In today’s wars, more than 80% of casualties are civilians. A civilian’s ho...

mothers&#۰۳۹; response to psychological birth trauma: a qualitative study

background psychologically traumatic events can affect anybody, but consequences of psychological birth trauma for the mother are very profound, extensive and unforgettable. furthermore, the mother’s response not only touches the mother, but also affects the child, the father and the society. the objective of this study was to explore the mothers’ response to psychological birth trauma. objecti...